ZIP code 28787, covering Weaverville, NC, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $150.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (59%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $139.2M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Weaverville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 1999.
Weaverville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $75.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Weaverville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Weaverville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Weaverville was Flood on Sep 7, 2004, which caused $41M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 16, 2004), causing $40M in damages. Flood on Sep 27, 2024 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28787 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Weaverville, NC, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Weaverville (ZIP 28787) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $139.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Weaverville has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28787 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2004. This event caused $41M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $150.3M in property damage in the Weaverville, NC area (ZIP 28787). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →